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Jul. 8, 2025

Before the Flavored Oil Trend, There Was 'Agrumato'

Agrumato olive oil, made with Gentile olives and fresh citrus fruits, is a proprietary recipe from the Ricci family, credited with popularizing flavored olive oil.

Jul. 6, 2025

Orhan Okulu Claims Third Golden Belt at 664th Kırkpınar

The Antaya native defeated Feyzullah Aktürk at the historic olive oil wrestling tournament, widely considered the world's oldest sporting event.

Jun. 19, 2025

The Role of Table Olives in Italy’s Culinary Heritage

From Taggiasca olives served cold in Liguria to stuffed, breaded and fried all’ascolana olives in Marche, regions across Italy incorporate their native varieties into the local food.

May. 28, 2025

Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland

Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.

May. 22, 2025

Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize

Olive Oil Times senior writer Ylenia Granitto was among the individuals awarded at the eighth edition of the cultural and literary award ceremony in Rome.

May. 22, 2025

The Ongoing Controversy of Flavored Olive Oils

Market research predicts the flavored olive oil category will grow more quickly than the rest of the olive oil category.

Mar. 11, 2025

How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York

Proceeds from the olive oil produced from two centuries-old olive trees supply meals for a Harlem outreach program.

Mar. 3, 2025

Rare Variety Unites Bosnia and Herzegovina in Olive Grove of Hope

Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims involved in Herzegovina’s olive sector planted 33 white Leucocarpa olives at a convent to celebrate unity.

Feb. 20, 2025

Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain

It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.

Feb. 18, 2025

Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island

Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.

Feb. 18, 2025

Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean

The event, held at the Collège de France, displays archaeological discoveries about the trade and production of olive oil in the Mediterranean.

Jan. 13, 2025

Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability

The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio.

Jan. 13, 2025

Olive Oil Production Comes to French Capital

Neighbors in the southern Parisian suburb of Malakoff joined together late last year to harvest their olives and press olive oil.

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May. 28, 2024

L’Olivo di Sant'Emiliano: A 1,800-Year-Old Symbol of Umbria's Olive Tradition

The millenary tree symbolizes the resilience of the central Italian region, with many of its cohorts damaged by repeated frost over the years.

May. 23, 2024

First OlivitalyMed Festival Hailed as Success in Cilento

The event, which spotlighted extra virgin olive oil in Campania and Italy, also hosted conferences on cooking, health, tourism and science.

May. 10, 2024

Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition

The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.

May. 1, 2024

Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cilento

The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.

Apr. 9, 2024

The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue

The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Feb. 28, 2024

Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges

Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.

Feb. 19, 2024

The Olive Tree and The Olympics: An Ancient Bond

The olive tree has always symbolized unity and excellence in the Olympic Games.

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